I don’t understand people who “hate on” either. But there are more cat-haters than dog - what does that say about “dog” people?
I love both animals.
Although, dogs vary so widely whereas no other animal does. I generally could take any cat, but I’m very particular about dogs. German Shepherds all the way; everything else is questionable. ;-)
Truthfully, I like both of them. (But this admission is ruining a perfectly good Dog vs. Cat battle! :-) )